Private Household Driver / Handyman (144jc)
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Circa £60,000 + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 144jc |
Summary
Private Household Driver / Handyman (144jc) - London based with travel to Gloucester - Circa £60,000 + Benefits
Ex-Mil Recruitment is working with a high-profile private client seeking a professional, discreet and highly dependable Driver / Handyman to support a Principal and family across residences in London and Gloucestershire.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.
This position would particularly suit a veteran from a disciplined operational background who is confident working independently, takes pride in presentation and standards, and is comfortable operating within a private household environment.
The successful candidate will become a trusted member of the household team, responsible for chauffeuring duties, vehicle management, property maintenance and practical day-to-day support.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring flexibility, discretion, initiative and a “can-do” attitude.
The client is looking to appoint someone quickly, with availability to start in early June highly desirable.
The Role is broken down into 2 areas’
Chauffeur Duties
- Safely transport the Principal and family members to and from appointments, meetings and social engagements
- Maintain full responsibility for the household vehicle fleet, approximately 10 vehicles’, including luxury vehicles
- Ensure all vehicles are presented to an exceptional standard at all times
- Carry out routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Coordinate servicing, MOTs and vehicle-related administration
- Plan routes effectively, accounting for traffic and changing conditions
- Assist passengers with luggage and personal belongings
- Provide a professional, discreet and reliable service at all times
- Remain flexible to changing schedules and last-minute requirements
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times
Handyman / Estate Support Duties
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs across the Principal’s properties
- Support with practical household and estate-related tasks
- Undertake basic gardening and external upkeep duties
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers and tradespeople to ensure work is completed to a high standard
- Assist the wider household team where required
- Help maintain the overall presentation and smooth operation of the properties
Candidate Requirements
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Previous chauffeur, driving, security, estates or household experience advantageous
- Comfortable driving luxury and high-value vehicles
- Strong practical maintenance and handyman skills
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Trustworthy, discreet and professional
- Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Smart personal presentation
- Flexible approach to working hours and travel between locations
- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
- Available to commence employment in early June
- AS MOST OF THE ROLE IS BASED IN LONDON, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTE OF THE CITY OF LONDON.
What’s on Offer
- Circa £60,000 salary
- Long-term stable opportunity within a professional private household
- Varied and hands-on role
- Opportunity to work in a trusted position with significant autonomy
- Supportive working environment
- Mixture of London and countryside working locations, with 75 to 80% being London.
If you are an organised, dependable and service-driven individual with a military background and enjoy working in a varied role requiring professionalism, flexibility and discretion, we would like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8395/private-household-driver-handyman
Ex-Mil Recruitment is working with a high-profile private client seeking a professional, discreet and highly dependable Driver / Handyman to support a Principal and family across residences in London and Gloucestershire.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.
This position would particularly suit a veteran from a disciplined operational background who is confident working independently, takes pride in presentation and standards, and is comfortable operating within a private household environment.
The successful candidate will become a trusted member of the household team, responsible for chauffeuring duties, vehicle management, property maintenance and practical day-to-day support.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring flexibility, discretion, initiative and a “can-do” attitude.
The client is looking to appoint someone quickly, with availability to start in early June highly desirable.
The Role is broken down into 2 areas’
Chauffeur Duties
- Safely transport the Principal and family members to and from appointments, meetings and social engagements
- Maintain full responsibility for the household vehicle fleet, approximately 10 vehicles’, including luxury vehicles
- Ensure all vehicles are presented to an exceptional standard at all times
- Carry out routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Coordinate servicing, MOTs and vehicle-related administration
- Plan routes effectively, accounting for traffic and changing conditions
- Assist passengers with luggage and personal belongings
- Provide a professional, discreet and reliable service at all times
- Remain flexible to changing schedules and last-minute requirements
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times
Handyman / Estate Support Duties
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs across the Principal’s properties
- Support with practical household and estate-related tasks
- Undertake basic gardening and external upkeep duties
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers and tradespeople to ensure work is completed to a high standard
- Assist the wider household team where required
- Help maintain the overall presentation and smooth operation of the properties
Candidate Requirements
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Previous chauffeur, driving, security, estates or household experience advantageous
- Comfortable driving luxury and high-value vehicles
- Strong practical maintenance and handyman skills
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Trustworthy, discreet and professional
- Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Smart personal presentation
- Flexible approach to working hours and travel between locations
- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
- Available to commence employment in early June
- AS MOST OF THE ROLE IS BASED IN LONDON, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTE OF THE CITY OF LONDON.
What’s on Offer
- Circa £60,000 salary
- Long-term stable opportunity within a professional private household
- Varied and hands-on role
- Opportunity to work in a trusted position with significant autonomy
- Supportive working environment
- Mixture of London and countryside working locations, with 75 to 80% being London.
If you are an organised, dependable and service-driven individual with a military background and enjoy working in a varied role requiring professionalism, flexibility and discretion, we would like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8395/private-household-driver-handyman